Real Madrid and Fiorentina played out a 2:2 draw in a Club Friendlies match on 1 August 2026. The hosts controlled the tempo but could not turn their possession into victory, while the visitors made their chances count. Both sides ended the encounter level after a contest that swung from end to end.
Endrick gave Real Madrid the lead in the twelfth minute, and Fiorentina responded through A. Ciria just before the quarter-hour mark. R. Piccoli restored the home side's advantage in the forty-first minute before M. Kean equalised for Fiorentina shortly after the break. The goals came in clusters, and Real Madrid had to work for every point.
De Gea came on for Real Madrid at the start of the second half, and both managers shuffled their sides regularly. Substitutions included Jimenez, Inao Oulai, Gudmundsson, Endrick, Ranieri, Valverde, Atta, Mandragora and Guler across the final forty-five minutes. Two yellow cards — Gudmundsson and Fagioli — kept the physical edge in check.
Real Madrid enjoyed 59 per cent possession and launched 114 attacks compared to Fiorentina's 62. The hosts registered four shots on target from eight attempts inside the penalty area, while Fiorentina managed three shots on target from their efforts. Expected goals stood at 0.75 for Real Madrid and 0.95 for Fiorentina, suggesting the visitors created better opportunities despite fewer overall attacks.
And here's the thing about friendlies — the result matters less than what each side took from it. Real Madrid's recent form included wins against Leganés and Athletic, while Fiorentina had mixed results with Watford and QPR. This draw brought them together early in their preparations, and neither side walked away disappointed.